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The following record repositories have major collections and services helpful for genealogical research. Before you visit an archive or a library, contact the organization and ask for information on the collection, hours, services, and fees. | The following record repositories have major collections and services helpful for genealogical research. Before you visit an archive or a library, contact the organization and ask for information on the collection, hours, services, and fees. | ||
=== [[ | === [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]] === | ||
Pennsylvania Avenue at 8th Street, NW<br>Washington, D.C. 20408<br>Telephone: 202-501-5415<br>Fax: 301-713-6740<br>Internet address: [http://www.nara.gov/ www.nara.gov] | Pennsylvania Avenue at 8th Street, NW<br>Washington, D.C. 20408<br>Telephone: 202-501-5415<br>Fax: 301-713-6740<br>Internet address: [http://www.nara.gov/ www.nara.gov] | ||
The [[ | The [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]] has a vast collection of documents created by the federal government. The records most often used by genealogists are census, military, land, and immigration records. | ||
Microfilm copies of many of the records at the National Archives are available at the Family History Library, other major archives and libraries, and at regional branches of the National Archives. You may purchase microfilms from the National Archives or request photocopies of the records by using forms obtained from the Archives. | Microfilm copies of many of the records at the National Archives are available at the Family History Library, other major archives and libraries, and at regional branches of the National Archives. You may purchase microfilms from the National Archives or request photocopies of the records by using forms obtained from the Archives. | ||
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Regional branches of the National Archives collect records of federal government offices and courts within the area they serve. These branches are located in or near [http://www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/anchorage/index.html Anchorage], [http://www.archives.gov/southeast/index.html Atlanta], [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/boston/ Boston], [http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/contact/directions-il.html Chicago], [http://www.archives.gov/rocky-mountain/index.html Denver], [http://www.archives.gov/southwest/index.html Fort Worth], [http://www.archives.gov/central-plains/kansas-city/index.html Kansas City], [http://www.archives.gov/pacific/laguna/index.html Los Angeles], [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/nyc/index.html New York] (closing soon), [http://www.archives.gov/midatlantic/public/index.html Philadelphia], [http://www.archives.gov/pacific/san-francisco/index.html San Francisco], and [http://www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/seattle/index.html Seattle]. | Regional branches of the National Archives collect records of federal government offices and courts within the area they serve. These branches are located in or near [http://www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/anchorage/index.html Anchorage], [http://www.archives.gov/southeast/index.html Atlanta], [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/boston/ Boston], [http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/contact/directions-il.html Chicago], [http://www.archives.gov/rocky-mountain/index.html Denver], [http://www.archives.gov/southwest/index.html Fort Worth], [http://www.archives.gov/central-plains/kansas-city/index.html Kansas City], [http://www.archives.gov/pacific/laguna/index.html Los Angeles], [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/nyc/index.html New York] (closing soon), [http://www.archives.gov/midatlantic/public/index.html Philadelphia], [http://www.archives.gov/pacific/san-francisco/index.html San Francisco], and [http://www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/seattle/index.html Seattle]. | ||
=== Allen County Public Library <br> === | === Allen County Public Library <br> === | ||
P.O. Box 2270<br>Fort Wayne, IN 48801<br>Telephone: 219-424-7241<br>Fax: 219-422-9688<br>Internet address: www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/index.html | P.O. Box 2270<br>Fort Wayne, IN 48801<br>Telephone: 219-424-7241<br>Fax: 219-422-9688<br>Internet address: www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/index.html | ||
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35 N. West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br>Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Fax: 801-240-1584<br>Internet address: www.familysearch.org | 35 N. West Temple Street<br>Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400<br>Telephone: 801-240-2331<br>Fax: 801-240-1584<br>Internet address: www.familysearch.org | ||
For more details click [[The Family History Library|here]]. | For more details click [[The Family History Library|here]]. | ||
=== Library of Congress === | === Library of Congress === | ||
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The Genealogical and Local History Section of the Library of Congress has a very large collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers. | The Genealogical and Local History Section of the Library of Congress has a very large collection of published genealogies, manuscripts, histories, directories, maps, and newspapers. | ||
=== '''National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution<br>''' === | === '''National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution<br>''' === | ||
1776 “D” Street N.W.<br>Washington, D.C. 20006-5392<br>Telephone: 202-879-3229<br>Fax: 202-879-3227<br>Internet address: [http://www.dar.org www.dar.org] | 1776 “D” Street N.W.<br>Washington, D.C. 20006-5392<br>Telephone: 202-879-3229<br>Fax: 202-879-3227<br>Internet address: [http://www.dar.org www.dar.org] | ||
=== '''New England Historic Genealogical Society<br>''' === | === '''New England Historic Genealogical Society<br>''' === | ||
101 Newbury Street<br>Boston, MA 02116-3087<br>Telephone: 617-536-5740<br>Fax: 617-536-7307<br>Internet address: [http://www.newenglandancestors.org www.newenglandancestors.org] | 101 Newbury Street<br>Boston, MA 02116-3087<br>Telephone: 617-536-5740<br>Fax: 617-536-7307<br>Internet address: [http://www.newenglandancestors.org www.newenglandancestors.org] | ||
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*The National Historical Publications and Records Commission. ''Directory of Archives and Manuscript Repositories in the United States''. Second Edition. Phoenix, Arizona: Oryx Press, 1988. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=643768&disp=Directory+of+archives+and+manuscript+rep%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 J54u] 1988; 1978 Edition on fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=11301&disp=Directory+of+archives+and+manuscript+rep%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6010080-89].) <!--{12054106989060} --> | *The National Historical Publications and Records Commission. ''Directory of Archives and Manuscript Repositories in the United States''. Second Edition. Phoenix, Arizona: Oryx Press, 1988. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=643768&disp=Directory+of+archives+and+manuscript+rep%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 J54u] 1988; 1978 Edition on fiche [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=11301&disp=Directory+of+archives+and+manuscript+rep%20%20&columns=*,0,0 6010080-89].) <!--{12054106989060} --> | ||
=== State Archives and State Libraries<br> === | === State Archives and State Libraries<br> === | ||
Each state has a state archive or a state library. Many states have both. These serve as the repositories for state and county government records. They often have some federal records as well, such as the U.S. census schedules for the state. Addresses are available in the state research outlines and at your public library. | Each state has a state archive or a state library. Many states have both. These serve as the repositories for state and county government records. They often have some federal records as well, such as the U.S. census schedules for the state. Addresses are available in the state research outlines and at your public library. | ||
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*Bentley, Elizabeth Petty.''County Courthouse Book''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1995. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=754831&disp=County+courthouse+book%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 D24bena].) | *Bentley, Elizabeth Petty.''County Courthouse Book''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1995. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=754831&disp=County+courthouse+book%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 D24bena].) | ||
*''The Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America''. Tenth edition. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishing, 2006. (Family History Library | *''The Handy Book for Genealogists: United States of America''. Tenth edition. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishing, 2006. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=1362899&disp=The+Handybook+for+genealogists%20%20&columns=*,0,0 973 D27e].) The Handy Book also lists the county seat and zip code. | ||
=== Historical and Genealogical Societies === | === Historical and Genealogical Societies === | ||
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*Schaefer, Christina K. ''The Center: Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Capital Area''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1996. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=770597&disp=The+Center%20%20&columns=*,0,0 975.3 A3sc].) This describes the records and services of the National Archives, Library of Congress, Daughters of the American Revolution Library, and other repositories in the Washington, DC area.<br><!--{12053436288580} --> | *Schaefer, Christina K. ''The Center: Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Capital Area''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1996. (Family History Library book [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=770597&disp=The+Center%20%20&columns=*,0,0 975.3 A3sc].) This describes the records and services of the National Archives, Library of Congress, Daughters of the American Revolution Library, and other repositories in the Washington, DC area.<br><!--{12053436288580} --> | ||
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